In her recent TikTok livestream, Kapuso star Kazel Kinouchi once again addressed the circulating rumors linking her to Richard Gutierrez.
Utilizing the famous phrase “Time is the ultimate truth teller,” popularized by Bea Alonzo during her breakup with Gerald Anderson in 2019, Kazel firmly denied the speculations.
“For the last time, hindi po totoo ‘yun. Kapitbahay lang po namin ‘yun,” Kazel emphatically stated.
This comes after Kazel responded with a simple “NO” to a netizen’s question asking if she and Richard Gutierrez were in a relationship. The inquiry arose due to a photo circulating of them together with Richard’s two children during Halloween.
Kazel didn’t hold back, telling the netizen to “Get a life, seriously,” when someone expressed disappointment, especially since she was being followed by Sarah Lahbati.
Questions arose about a photo circulating showing them together a a location wasn’t specified. However, Kazel clarified that it was just a neighborly encounter.
The Instagram post containing the netizen’s relationship question has been deleted. According to reports, Kazel was advised not to engage in such issues and to focus on her career, emphasizing her talent and beauty without needing these controversies for fame.
In response to the incident, Kazel cautioned against believing everything seen on the internet.
Kazel Kinouchi is part of the cast of GMA Network’s ‘Abot-Kamay na Pangarap’ and portrays the character of Dr. Zoe Tayag. Despite playing a villainous role, viewers appreciate her performance and enjoy the complexity she brings to her character.